Smartphones
Redundancies mark the end of Allphones
AT least 69 Allphones employees have been made redundant and 18 stores closed after the independent Aussie telco giant went into administration.
‘I’ve never known that to happen before’
TELSTRA’S CEO apologises for national network meltdown which disrupted rail and flight travel, and caused a weird text messaging malfunction.
Five gadgets to fix life’s little problems
WHETHER you can never find your car keys or need a lock you can open with your smartphone, here are five gadgets to take the pain out of modern life.
Wi-fi to kill mobile black spots
SOME Optus customers from today will be able to defeat black spots by using wi-fi networks to make calls and send text messages.
The Apple iOS update you need now
APPLE has just released a new software update that fixes 13 security issues, including some that could let a hacker control your iPhone or iPad.
Apple picks a $1bn fight with supplier
APPLE has launched a staggering $US1 billion attack on a major chip supplier labelling it a “greedy monopolist” which abuses its power.
The top five back-to-work gadgets
HOLIDAYS are ending and it’s time to get back to business. Luckily, there are gadgets that can help ease the pain of your return.
Vodafone users furious over outage
VODAFONE customers were left holding the phone early this morning after the telco’s 4G and 3G networks dropped out for more than two hours.
New apps target tech-savvy tykes
BIG tech firms are catering to little tech users, with a host of new apps and gadgets designed for the youngest audiences.
Aussies set for super-fast phone speeds
WANT the ability to download 600 movies per minute to a 5G smartphone? That could soon be a reality, as Telstra leads a charge to accelerate the next-generation network.
Top five gadgets for summer holidays
WHETHER you’re chilling by the pool or having a beach adventure, these great gadgets will enable you to make the most of summer.
Apple’s New Year’s fitness push
STICKING to that New Year’s resolution of getting healthier has just become a bit easier with Apple’s new global campaign.
Instagram’s Aussie holiday power
THE obsession with Instagram has spread to the annual holiday for most Aussies, with the desire to rack up ‘likes’ driving destination choices.
Top Apple apps you need today
DID you find a new iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch under the tree? Here are the top apps you need to download today.
Dial for a deal on phone deals
THERE is a simple way to slash your mobile phone bill and it’s something that one in six Aussies admit they’re just too lazy to do.
We’re set for a merry mobile Christmas
PHONE calls to family are a Christmas tradition - but this year we’re set to give it a modern twist with Snapchat and video calls on a day set to break data records.
Nokia sues Apple in patent fight
IT is claimed some of the technology Apple used in its smartphones allegedly breached patents owned by Nokia. This could get very interesting.
Super Mario now lives in your pocket
READY, set, go! Super Mario Run is the latest app to pounce on Australia’s obsession with retro gaming as Pokemon Go does its dash.
Apple AirPods: Hear and gone?
IS Apple’s Christmas miracle nearly over already? The Apple AirPods finally went on sale today and Christmas shoppers now face a nervous wait.
5 top gadgets for virtual reality
AFTER years of hype, this Christmas virtual reality will become mainstream in the Aussie lounge room. Here are five top gadgets for diving into a virtual world.
iPhone obsession kills off cameras
THE smartphone revolution is killing the camera with new figures showing how the demise of the DSLR has reached a new tipping point.
